NEW DELHI,– Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Shri Devender Yadav strongly condemned the BJP-led government’s “Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Regulation Transparency) Bill, 2025,” describing it as misleading, unworkable, and against the interests of the people.
Shri Yadav criticized the BJP government for merely putting on a show of educational reform, similar to the earlier flawed efforts by the Kejriwal administration. He highlighted the government’s indecision over the past five months—whether to introduce the Bill via Ordinance or through the Assembly—reflecting a lack of clear direction and seriousness on education issues.
He further pointed out that the previous AAP government failed to set effective rules to prevent arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, and this new Bill repeats those same errors without addressing the root problems.
According to Shri Yadav, the Bill’s true aim seems to be controlling private schools while diverting parents’ attention from the ongoing issue of unchecked fee increases. He emphasized that this move is not driven by genuine public concern but is a calculated political tactic. Cases like the DPS Dwarka fee controversy remain unresolved, showing the current government’s reluctance to take strong action against schools.
One major concern raised by Shri Yadav is the Bill’s requirement that complaints reach the District Fee Appellate Committee only if at least 15% of parents file together. This condition will discourage individual parents from seeking justice and give schools more room to act arbitrarily.
He also warned that fee determination committees will be formed and managed entirely by schools themselves, which eliminates transparency and fairness in the process.
Shri Yadav accused the Kejriwal government of exploiting parents’ hopes by promising an “education revolution” while working closely with private schools to avoid real reform. He said the BJP government is now following the same pattern, misleading parents once again.
Instead of simplifying fee regulation, this Bill adds complex layers of control that are likely to increase disputes and legal battles between schools and parents.
Shri Yadav questioned the practicalities of selecting “Parents’ Representatives” under the Bill. Would elections be held citywide across all private schools? How many private schools have an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to support such a process? Without legitimate PTAs, how can five parents be fairly chosen for the school-level fee committees?
In conclusion, Shri Devender Yadav stated that this Bill is harmful both to parents and to education overall. He demanded its immediate withdrawal and called for a sincere, transparent, and fair law developed through open dialogue involving parents, teachers, and students.
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